Raintree in Gainesville

Raintree

Established 1988 · Gainesville · Alachua County

An established northwest Gainesville neighborhood of single-family homes, many with pools, set among mature landscaping near schools and shopping.

NW Gainesville, establishedSingle-family, many with poolsMature landscaping
Live Market Pulse
46/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$701K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
84days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$218/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Raintree is an established single-family neighborhood in northwest Gainesville, reported around the 32605 area, known for well-maintained homes, many with private pools, and mature landscaping (neighborhood profiles). The read is location and condition: northwest Gainesville is convenient to schools, shopping, North Florida Regional Medical Center, and the University of Florida, and within an established neighborhood the specific home's age, condition, floor plan, and the lot drive value more than any area average. Confirm the parcel, any HOA, and the flood zone with the listing."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Raintree market snapshot (as of June 18, 2026): the median sale price is about $701K ($218 per sq ft), with homes averaging 84 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Raintree is an established single-family neighborhood in northwest Gainesville (reported around 32605), Alachua County, known for well-kept homes and mature landscaping (neighborhood profiles). Confirm the ZIP and parcel with the listing.

The housing stock is single-family, with a number of homes featuring private pools and generous lots set among mature trees. Treat home sizes, ages, and any pool or HOA details as reported and confirm per home.

The location is convenient: northwest Gainesville is close to schools, shopping along Newberry Road and NW 43rd Street, North Florida Regional Medical Center, and the University of Florida.

Because this is an established neighborhood, the decision is home specific: read the home's age and condition, the floor plan and any pool, the lot, and confirm any HOA and the flood zone, and comp within Raintree by condition rather than the broader city average.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established northwest Gainesville neighborhood with mature landscaping
  • Buyers who value single-family homes, many with pools, on generous lots
  • Buyers who want convenience to schools, shopping, and the University of Florida
  • Buyers who will read condition, the lot, and any pool before they offer

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-dense master plan
  • Buyers who want a rural acreage setting
  • Buyers who want a turnkey home with no renovation reserve

How Raintree is performing right now

46/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
83Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+3%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 18, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Raintree listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Raintree buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Raintree

Live MLS inventory for Raintree. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Raintree listings as of 2026-06-18, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

North Florida Regional Medical Center~5 to 10 min · approximate
Shopping (Newberry Road / NW 43rd St)~3 to 8 min · approximate
University of Florida~10 to 15 min · approximate
Santa Fe College~8 to 12 min · approximate
Interstate 75~8 to 12 min · regional access, approximate
Downtown Gainesville~12 to 18 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Raintree (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Alachua County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Raintree is served by Alachua County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Raintree address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Raintree, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Raintree

Our read on what is being built around Raintree, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established, well-kept northwest Gainesville neighborhood with mature landscaping and many pool homes. The watch items are the specific home's condition, any pool and its equipment, the lot, and confirming any HOA and the flood zone.

Established NW Gainesville location with mature landscaping

BullishA convenient, established neighborhood close to schools, shopping, and UF supports steady demand; confirm the parcel and any HOA. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Established NW Gainesville location with mature landscaping

Many pool homes and older housing stock

NeutralPools and established homes mean reading pool equipment, the roof, and HVAC condition; price any renovation and confirm the flood zone per parcel. impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

Many pool homes and older housing stock

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Raintree, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. Reported
    Neighborhood

    Established single-family neighborhood in northwest Gainesville

    Raintree is reported as an established single-family neighborhood in northwest Gainesville known for well-maintained homes, many with private pools, and mature landscaping (neighborhood profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The established character and convenient location are the story; value turns on the specific home, condition, and the lot. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Raintree, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the home's age and condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and finishes honestly before you judge any list price.

2

Confirm the lot and any flood or drainage exposure per parcel, since this varies lot by lot.

3

Confirm any HOA, CDD, or special district for the specific parcel; confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.

4

Read the pool and its equipment on a pool home, along with the screen enclosure and any deck, and budget upkeep honestly.

5

Comp within Raintree by condition, not the broader area average, and cross-shop nearby neighborhoods.

Best Buy
An updated home on a sound lot with a well-maintained pool, any HOA confirmed, and the flood zone clear.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting renovation, pool equipment, or a roof on an established home.
Best Lot
A generous, well-drained, mature lot on a quiet street holds value best; confirm per parcel.
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, any HOA, the pool equipment, and the flood zone before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Raintree is an established single-family neighborhood in northwest Gainesville (reported around 32605), Alachua County, known for well-maintained homes, many with private pools, and mature landscaping. The housing stock is single-family on generous lots set among mature trees. The location is convenient to schools, shopping along Newberry Road and NW 43rd Street, North Florida Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe College, and the University of Florida. Any HOA status should be confirmed for the specific parcel. It is in the Alachua County Public Schools attendance area; verify the exact zoned schools with the district. Treat home sizes, ages, and pool details as reported and confirm per home.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: original-condition home
$642K to $642K

The most attainable homes are original-condition homes that need updating. Price the renovation before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated home, often with a pool
$642K to $760K

The middle is updated homes, frequently with pools. Condition, the kitchen and systems, and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory
High: fully renovated pool home on a prime lot
$760K to $760K

The top end is fully renovated homes on the best mature lots. These trade on condition, the lot, and the pool.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$642K to $642K
Entry: original-condition home
The most attainable homes are original-condition homes that need updating. Price the renovation before assuming value.
$642K to $760K
Mid: updated home, often with a pool
The middle is updated homes, frequently with pools. Condition, the kitchen and systems, and the lot separate these more than square footage alone.
$760K to $760K
High: fully renovated pool home on a prime lot
The top end is fully renovated homes on the best mature lots. These trade on condition, the lot, and the pool.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Gainesville locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Raintree

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The established character and the convenient location are priced into every Raintree listing. The deal is won on the home's condition, the lot, and the pool, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.8B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.9/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Raintree is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • A generous, well-drained, mature lot on a quiet street holds value best.
  • On pool homes, confirm the pool equipment, enclosure, and deck.
  • Confirm any HOA and the flood zone per parcel.

In an established neighborhood like Raintree, the lot and the home's condition set value together. A generous, well-drained, mature lot on a quiet street, with a sound or well-maintained pool, carries less risk. Compare a home against the closest sale within the neighborhood by condition and lot, and confirm any HOA and the flood zone before the finishes.

Raintree in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established northwest Gainesville neighborhood with mature landscaping and pool homes.
Strong onLocation, mature landscaping, single-family character, and convenience to schools, shopping, and UF.
WatchHome age and condition, the pool and its equipment, the lot, and any HOA and flood exposure per parcel.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, gated amenities, or a turnkey home with no renovation reserve.
The edgeCondition and the lot define this market, so matching the right home at the right renovation level is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm any HOA status, dues, and rules per parcel.
  • Established homes, many with pools; read the pool equipment.
  • Convenient NW Gainesville location near schools and shopping.
  • Read condition, the roof, and HVAC before you offer.
  • Comp within Raintree by condition, not the city average.

Confirm whether Raintree has a mandatory homeowners association, its dues, and rules for the specific parcel, since this varies. Confirm any HOA, deed restriction, or special district, along with the flood zone, before you offer. Confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.

If there is an HOA, dues typically cover common-area items; confirm exactly what is included and any restrictions. If there is no mandatory HOA, the appeal is the established character and location.

No club or gated amenities are confirmed. The setting is an established northwest Gainesville neighborhood near schools and shopping.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Raintree, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Florida Park, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Raintree Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Raintree is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,049,500, and homes go under contract in about 72 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,049,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
72
Days on mkt
6/7/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Raintree?
Raintree is an established single-family neighborhood in northwest Gainesville, reported around the 32605 area of Alachua County. Confirm the ZIP and parcel with the listing.
What kinds of homes are in Raintree?
Single-family homes, a number with private pools, on generous lots with mature landscaping. Treat sizes, ages, and pool details as reported and confirm per home.
Does Raintree have an HOA?
Confirm any HOA status, dues, and rules for the specific parcel with the listing, since this varies.
Do many homes in Raintree have pools?
Yes, the neighborhood is known for pool homes. On a pool home, read the pool equipment, the screen enclosure, and any deck, and budget upkeep honestly.
Is Raintree in a flood zone?
It varies by parcel. Confirm the FEMA flood zone and any drainage history for the specific property before you offer.
How convenient is the location?
Northwest Gainesville is close to schools, shopping along Newberry Road and NW 43rd Street, North Florida Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe College, and the University of Florida. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
What should I budget for renovation in Raintree?
It depends on the home's age and condition. Budget for the roof, HVAC, pool equipment, and finishes on an established home, and price the work honestly before you judge any list price.
Is Raintree a quiet neighborhood?
It is reported as an established residential neighborhood with mature landscaping. Confirm what is nearby and the street character for the specific home.
What due diligence should I do before buying in Raintree?
Read the home's condition (roof, HVAC, and systems), confirm the lot and the FEMA flood zone, confirm any HOA, CDD, or special district for the parcel, and comp within the area by condition. Confirm the CDD/HOA with the listing.
What schools serve Raintree?
It is in the Alachua County Public Schools attendance area for northwest Gainesville. School assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with Alachua County Public Schools by the home address before you assume them.
Is Raintree a good investment?
Value here is home specific. Confirm the condition, the lot, the flood zone, any HOA or special district, and the renovation math before deciding; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Raintree?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to read the home, the lot, the flood zone, and the comparable sales is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an established northwest Gainesville neighborhood with mature landscapingExcellent fit
You value single-family homes, many with pools, on generous lotsExcellent fit
You will read condition, the pool, and the lot before you offerExcellent fit
You want new construction or gated amenitiesProbably not
You want a rural acreage settingProbably not
You want a turnkey home with no renovation reserveProbably not

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